Michael Barnes-Legend of American roadracing

Tyler O'Hara - Tyler O'Hara Racing

Gary Dean - Meen Motorsports

No Half Measures

A winning team is built on much more than the best riders and the best bikes; team chemistry is critical. I make it a priority to earn the trust and respect of every rider I am assigned to. The teams I have worked with value my positive outlook and calm demeanor. I also know how important it is to have fun. There is no room for errors in racing, and I don’t settle for anything less than perfection. My work ethic, attention to detail and passion for motorcycles make me an extremely valuable asset to any team.

Aside from Jake burning his clutch in the Daytona 200, we had no mechanical failures in the 2013 season

Apr 2013Oct 2013

Chassis Mechanic

T3 racing/ Michael Corbino Racing (British Championship)

I traveled with Michael Corbino to England in between the AMA rounds and wrenched for him at Silverstone, Cadwell Park, Donington Park, Oulton Park and Brands Hatch in the 2013 Triumph triple challenge. He leased a T3 prepped bike and was battling injury and new tracks; his best finish was a 6th. Traveling to and from England from race to race was a great learning experience and it gave me a slight taste of what it would be like to travel with a world championship team.

Mar 2011Sep 2012

Chief Mechanic / Chassis

Bartels Harley Davidson Racing

2011 & 2012 season highlights:

AMAPRO XR1200 series

Rider: #29 Tyler O'Hara

5 wins (2 time winners at Indy MotoGP weekend race)

13 podiums

Zero mechanical failures

Xr1200 motor and chassis were built and tuned by me. We took third in the championship for 2011 and 2012 and had two wins at Indianapolis MOTOGP weekend. We lost the 2012 championship by disqualification at the last round (unnecessary contact by the rider).